The Case of the Constant Suicides by John Dickson Carr

The Case of the Constant Suicides

Dr. Gideon Fell #13

John Dickson Carr

missing page info Add in missing page information first pub 1941 (editions) user-added

fiction crime mystery dark mysterious fast-paced

Description

Having lost all his money in hare-brained get-rich-quick schemes, old Angus Campbell has nothing to leave his heirs but the proceeds of his life insurance policies. After he falls to his death from a locked bedchamber in the tower of Shira Castle ...

Read more

Community Reviews Summary of 70 reviews

Moods

mysterious 83%
dark 50%
lighthearted 50%
funny 33%
tense 33%
adventurous 16%
emotional 16%
informative 16%
inspiring 16%
sad 16%

Pace

medium 66%
fast 33%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 50% | Plot: 33% | Character: 16%

Strong character development?

It's complicated: 50% | No: 33% | Yes: 16%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 50% | No: 33% | It's complicated: 16%

Diverse cast of characters?

No: 83% | Yes: 16%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

No: 33% | Yes: 33% | It's complicated: 16% | N/A: 16%

Average rating

3.6

See all reviews...

Content Warnings

Submitted by users as part of their reviews

Expand filter menu View summary

See all...